THE FIRST 10
To-Dos on the way to “I Do” by Nicole Conoyer
All images by Rhonda Favor Studios
SHARE THE NEWS WITH YOUR INNER CIRCLE (AND THEN EVERYONE ELSE). You just said yes and you’re bursting at the seams to tell everyone the happy news! Before you grab your phone, take a beat to enjoy the moment together. When you’re ready to share, start with your closest family and friends. Once your inner circle knows, you can shout it from the rooftops on the socials. When it’s time for the big announcement, have fun with your pics, videos and captions.
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START THINKING ABOUT YOUR OVERALL BUDGET TOGETHER. Having a budget in mind will make the rest of the planning process silky smooth. Why? It affects nearly every detail. Maybe you want to invite 500 people, but that could mean cutting corners on things like décor and table dressings. Maybe you and your POLISH UP YOUR RING AND ALL other half are major foodies. That THE DETAILS THAT GO WITH IT. may mean hosting a smaller affair You have some gorgeous new with a world-class meal. Make hardware to show off, so there’s sure you two are aligned on what’s never been a better moment for important and how much you a mani. After pampering yourself want to spend. Some couples even and enjoying the day, make sure to open special savings accounts for get your ring sized at the jeweler. the occasion. Having the perfect fit makes it 102 ThePinkBride.com
DRAFT YOUR GUEST LIST (DON’T WORRY, THIS CAN BE REFINED AS YOU GO). Once you’ve had the money talk and laid out your priorities, it’s time to put pen to paper. For every guest you add, consider things like cost per plate, seating, favors and more. If your parents helping financially, it’s a good idea to set expectations on how many, if any, of their friends and colleagues will be included in your final count. You can always add additional people if space and budget allow, but keep in mind that typically only about 80% of your invitees will be able to come. TRANSITION FROM DAYDREAMING TO SOME SERIOUS VENUE RESEARCH. Depending on what’s most important to you, this step could come before the guest list phase, especially if you fall in love
